Sometimes I get overwhelmed with either too much information or too much personal detail in nonfiction, but McBride was able to balance the two perfectly.

I didn’t know very much about Sarah McBride before reading this, but her DNC speech and a foreword by Joe Biden were enough to make me want to read this book. I loved how conversational the book felt; I truly felt like I was listening to someone I had known for years.

There was a lot of political talk that could have gotten confusing with jargon and “insider speak,” however McBride makes sure to explain everything in a way that is clear without being condescending. Beyond learning more about her life and the larger fight for LGBTQ rights, I feel like this gave me a great basis of understanding for how political activism works.

I hope (and feel very confident) that this is not the last I will hear from Sarah McBride. Her passion and commitment to building a diverse society where everyone’s unique experiences are celebrated is my dream as well. She articulates thoughts I have in a more coherent way, and I am excited to see how she continues to change the world.

Thank you to Penguin First to Read for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.